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Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town

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A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a door, surrounded by cacti and desert vegetation.
A room with a stone wall, a wooden door, and a bed with a striped blanket.
A stone-walled building with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and string lights.
A rustic outdoor setting with a wooden fence, stone walls, and a palm tree.
A room with a bed, a window, and a stone wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Terlingua Ghost Town

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Terlingua Ghost Town, TX
  • Place, Starlight Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Terlingua Ghost Town
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Terlingua

Located in Terlingua, this holiday home is in the mountains. Terlingua Ghost Town and Homer Wilson Ranch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park.
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Terlingua Ghost Town, TX

What's nearby

  • Starlight Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Terlingua Ghost Town - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 13 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Big Bend Library - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 16 min drive - 16.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starlight Theater - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Venga - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Kiva - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Terlingua Ghost Town and Starlight Theatre. Big Bend Library and Many Stones are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at Casa Mariposa!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Unique property- would hate to find it at night for the first night-
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the view, the sunset and the thunderstorms. The patio was a great place to sit and relax. Easy access to the Ghost town, Big Bend.
Roadrunners came to visit early in the morning and during the rain.
Great view from the courtyard.
Spacious bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Casa Mariposa is an adventure unto itself. A truly unique property. Would go back !
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time at Casa Mariposa. The place is Terlingua funky and eclectic. But also very comfotable, clean, upgraded with everything you need. And the views from sitting on the patio are beautiful looking into the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful casa and host was very responsive to questions! Enjoyed morning coffee watching the sun rise and star gazing at night drinking wine
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Casita

Great location to the park, able to watch the sunrise over the Chisos Basin from the porch. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

We loved staying at Casa Mariposa! Very unusual and interesting architecture. Awesome accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Interesting place that is exceptionally clean and comfortable. Great location with easy access to everything Terlingua has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful. We enjoyed the craftsmanship of the restoration and attention to detail. It held the spirit of Terlingua.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break at Big Bend

Casa Mariposa was the perfect base for a Spring Break trip for my sons and me. Close to the park, and several great places to eat closeby. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Awesome weekend! The place is absolutely perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a quirky niche place with plenty of atmosphere. Views were amazing. It is located in Terlingua ghost town so one can easily walk around the area. The house itself has separate kitchen/bedroom bath areas, so you must go outside to move between the areas. This was not a real problem, just quirky. We had a couple of small issues that were resolved quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique place close to Big Bend

Unique home conveniently located near Big Bend National Park. Beautiful patio to enjoy the dark skies of Texas!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic Big Bend Haven

This is an amazing home. We will stay here again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently located near the ghost town of Terlingua which is much more lively than the name implies. Access to Big Bend NP hiking trails and Rio Grande within 35-45 minutes. Appreciated the ability to cook meals at the house and having a hot shower to rinse the days hiking dust off. The highlight was the dark night skies and the ability to see so many stars and the Milky Way. Will stay again when we visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ghost Town Weekend

Very quaint & charming no frills place in the heart of Terlingua's Ghost Town. The outdoor shower is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic accomodation in an unique neighborhood.

Owner is quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Enjoyed our stay!!! Hope to come back in the future!! Merry Christmas!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Although the property would not be for everyone, we loved it. Finding good local dinner restaurants can be a challenge.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location for visiting the park. House is unique while still having all the amenities. I like the big porch and fenced in yard. House was comfy and everything worked well. Kids were happy with the internet
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and perfect accommodations for hiking & jeeping

Very different and unique - gives you a feel of the outdoors with comfort and convenience of modern living. We used this place as a basecamp for our daily adventures and would recommend for individuals. Also has a pet roadrunner whom just hung around us a lot….
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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